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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Toranaga learned about his situation?
(a) he has solid support of the other four regents.
(b) he is scheduled to be executed.
(c) he has developed a terminal illness.
(d) he is alone against the other four regents.

2. How does Blackthorne show his contempt for Father Sabastio?
(a) by refusing to speak to him.
(b) by snatching and breaking his crucifix.
(c) by making faces behind his back.
(d) by shouting at him.

3. Where is Blackthorne taken out of respect for his position?
(a) the office of Father Sabastio.
(b) the general prison.
(c) the home of Mura, the headman of the village, Anjiro.
(d) the palace of the shōgun.

4. What does Blackthorne want to do?
(a) search the coastline for Rodrigues.
(b) escape during the confusion.
(c) apply for Rodriguez's job.
(d) take command of the galley.

5. How does Blackthorne divert attention from Toranaga in the palanquin?
(a) by pointing to the sky.
(b) by feigning a fit.
(c) by doing a hornpipe dance.
(d) by bowing low to Ishido.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Blackthorne's name is called, what does he think at first?

2. Who does Yokodo tell Toranaga he should marry?

3. What natural disaster helps Blackthorne understand the Japanese culture better?

4. Why is it dangerous for Toranaga, disguised as Kiri, to reach for the scroll Ishido brings?

5. What is Mariko trying to goad Ishido into admitting?

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